Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

Job description

Employment Type:

nFull time

nShift:

nDay Shift

nDescription:

nClinical Pharmacist

nDepartment: Infusion Pharmacy

nLocation: Trinity Health Ann Arbor

nAbout the Department

nInfusion pharmacy is a specialized area within a healthcare facility where medications are prepared, dispensed, and administered through infusion (e.g., intravenous, subcutaneous, Intrathecal, etc.). The pharmacy focuses on providing complex, often high-risk treatments for patients requiring intravenous medications, such as chemotherapy, antibiotics, iron or immunotherapy drugs.

nPosition Purpose

nA Clinical Pharmacist Pharmacists in this setting ensure the safe and accurate preparation of infusions, monitor for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care. This service is essential for managing patients with serious conditions that cannot be treated with oral medications alone.

nStatus available: Full-time

nEducation:

nnRequired Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical degree in pharmacy practice is preferred.

n nExperience:

nnPrevious related hospital experience or hospital residency strongly preferred.

n nLicensure / Certification:

nnnRegistered pharmacist possessing or eligible for a Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance license is required. Maintenance of minimum hours of State Board of Pharmacy continuing education credits every two years as required by the State of Michigan.

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nnPer specific hospital policy, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and / or Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification as required.

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n nREQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

nnnInterpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate drug therapy information to all health team members, patients, and administrators / managers. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

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nnBroad knowledge of medications compounding and dispensing. Thorough knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and therapeutics.

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nnDemonstrated punctual professional demeanor that is willing to work variable hours on a rotating schedule.

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nnExcellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

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nnCommunication skills necessary for clear written and oral communication.

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nnDemonstrated working knowledge of pharmacokinetics.

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n nWhat you will do:

nInterprets and evaluates medication orders to ensure appropriateness of therapy; including, but not limited to dosage form, dose, and route of administration, schedule, starting time and duration.

nMonitors patient medication regimens for possible allergies, drug-drug interactions, nutrient-drug interactions, contraindications, therapeutic duplication and potential adverse drug reactions.

nIndividualizes medication therapy based on patient variables including, but not limited to, renal function, age, weight, laboratory values and pharmacokinetic parameters.

nManages drug therapy and utilization across the continuum of care through communication with physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers and patients to intervene on orders that are unclear, incomplete, inappropriate, or could cause poor drug outcomes and recommends alternative therapy.

nParticipates in pharmaceutical care activities such as patient rounds, therapeutic drug monitoring, patient teaching and counseling, admission drug histories, antimicrobial stewardship, pain management and drug information education to healthcare professionals in response to questions or requests for in-service education.

nDocuments clinical interventions, participates in quality assurance monitors, drug utilization reviews, pharmacoeconomic analysis, and monitors medication therapy outcomes as assigned.

nConsults with and advises physicians and other health care professionals in the development of safe, rational and cost-effective patient medication care plans.

nRecommends patient specific drug therapy, evaluates therapy regimens and makes recommendations to medical staff to optimize effective drug therapy.

nEducates physicians, employees and other allied disciplines about the goals and rationale of the institution's quality of care and cost containment programs related to medication usage and to pharmacotherapy and pharmaceutical care.

nDirects, monitors and verifies the compounding of injectable medications including epidural infusions, irrigation, small and large volume parenterals, hyper alimentation and cytotoxic agents performed by pharmacy technicians as necessary based on hospital practices.

nCompounds and dispenses medications and injectable medications recognizing that compounding and/or dispensing errors may result in significant patient morbidity and mortality. Competency must be demonstrated before compounding or checking compounded products. Adheres to USP 797 / USP 800 Guidelines.

nTotal Rewards and Benefits:

nnnCompetitive compensation, DAILYPAY

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nnBenefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

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nnFull benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

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nnRetirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

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nnOpportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

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nnTuition Reimbursement

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n nOur Commitment

nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

nEOE including disability/veteran

Worksite address

ann arbor, MI, 48113, US

Who can apply

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